On Thursday evening, January 11 (January 12 in China), the US-China Education and the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) co-hosted a workshop on increasing opportunities for Chinese to study in US. The number of Chinese students in America has dropped dramatically in recent years, and is climbing only slowly post-pandemic. An issue of importance to educators in both countries, almost 600 people registered for the virtual event, Most people attended online, but a group of presenters from around China attended in person at CEAIE’s office in Beijing, and a representative from the US Embassy in Beijing.
This event was presented with support from the US Embassy in Beijing and in partnership with Institute for International Education (IIE) and NAFSA Association of International Educators. collaborative programs focused on rebuilding US China education exchanges and highlighting the enduring and powerful value that education exchanges have in building trust and understanding.